Rules. Liana Antanovich | Equestrian Strategies

Rules/Test Guidelines 

  • All classes are run under the general rules of the USEF & WAWE/FITE unless otherwise specified. 
  • Sections: JNR — Any rider under 18. Adult Amateur — rider over 18 who fall within the USDF Adult Amateur guidelines. Open — Any rider. 
  • All equipment, including whips, bits and spurs, must comply with USEF/USDF rules. 
  • DSO & USDF Classes: If you chose not to wear a Jacket your shirt must have a collar. 
  • Videos where the rider is wearing a T shirt will be rejected. Please see USDF guidelines for Dressage code. 
  • A simple snaffle bridle is required. A snaffle has only one rein attached to the bit. 
  • For Leadline through to Second Level. Martingales of any kind, side or running reins are not allowed. Boot or bandages of any kind are not allowed. 
  • Ear nets are permitted. 
  • Fly masks are not allowed. Bareback riding is not allowed. 
  • Approved Protective headgear must be worn. 
  • The appropriate footwear must be worn. 
  • It is recommended gloves are worn. 
  • Bridle or Saddle pad numbers are not allowed. 
  • The test must be videoed from C, where the judge would be. The test must be in landscape. 
  • The test may be called. The caller is to be positioned at B or E. 
  • Coaching during the test is not allowed. If Coaching is heard on the audio the test will be eliminated. In these circumstances no refund will be offered. 
  • A video of a test/ride from another competition that has already been judged will be eliminated. Any video which is suspected of having been filmed during another competition will not be accepted. In these circumstances no refund will be offered. 
  • The video must be uninterrupted with no editing. Any tests that found to be edited will be eliminated from the competition: The unedited version my be re submitted but no refunds will be given. 
  • The sound for the test must be audible. Videos that are submitted with no sound will be rejected. There must be no music incorporated into the video you must be able to hear the natural sounds of the test, IE wildlife, horse and rider. 
  • Judges' decisions are final. 
  • No communication or discussion will be entered into. It is the rider’s responsibility to check the link for the video that is submitted. We are not responsible for videos that have not been fully uploaded. Before you email your link click the link on the email to make sure it is the correct video.
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